He probably meant a silicone type material. Silicone sprays and glues are
forbidden because they ruins the O2 sensor.

Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?

> When you say "siliconing", what do you mean.  Spray silicone on it or put
> some silicone calk on it?
> Zoltan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ROBERT DONALDS" <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 10:59 AM
> Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
>
>
> >I use JB weld to repair cases at the water pump surface on a regular
basis.
> > Pitted aluminum is not something that JB weld sticks to very well so you
> > need to use a drummel tool and clean the hole out and then do the
repair.
> > if its a in van repair consider siliconing the new oring after cleaning
> > the
> > surface as best you can
> > Bob Donalds
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Daryl Christensen" <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 12:44 PM
> > Subject: Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
> >
> >
> >> Regarding the pitted waterpump surface...Using JB is fairly common to
> >> make
> >> sure this area will seal correctly. I and many other have done it
> >> professionally for years with no issues. Smooth on with a very flat
blade
> >> ( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be
> >> sure
> >> the area is truly flat.
> >> I use W7DTC  plugs (the tripple electrode style)...never liked
platinums
> >> much...but the wr7dp should work...
> >> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> >> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
> >> 1-877-377-0773 toll free
> >> 425-788-4070
> >> aatransaxle.com
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >> Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 9:32 PM
> >> Subject: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
> >>
> >>
> >>> *** also i pulled the water pump off and found small pitting at the
seal
> >>> O-ring area. is it best to use a very small amount of gasket material
> >>> and
> >>> if so what type and
> >>> brand would be best or try and fill it with something such as JB weld
(
> >>> not a favorite) or something else?? just concerned that it may not
seal
> >>> with out something.
> >>> thanks Jonce
> >>>
> >>
> >
>